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  1. 1 a Cut in two (6)
  2. 4 a Aspect (5)
  3. 7 a Partially fermented fodder (6)
  4. 8 a Recline in a very relaxed manner (6)
  5. 9 a Gamble (4)
  6. 10 a 4 of 64 or 5 of 125, for example (4,4)
  7. 12 a Amusement — trouble (3,3,5)
  8. 17 a Gorbachev's 'openness' (8)
  9. 19 a Praise (4)
  10. 20 a Charge with a crime (6)
  11. 21 a Supporting beam over a door (6)
  12. 22 a From this time (5)
  13. 23 a Strike out (6)
  14. 1 d Landlord's agent (7)
  15. 2 d Loosen — become less busy (7)
  16. 3 d Increase in loudness (9)
  17. 4 d Suddenly stood motionless (5)
  18. 5 d Comfort (7)
  19. 6 d Short internet messages (6)
  20. 11 d Unimportant thing (9)
  21. 13 d From an East African country? (7)
  22. 14 d Assortment (7)
  23. 15 d Extract juice from an orange, say (7)
  24. 16 d Cruel and terrifying (6)
  25. 18 d Recess — suitable position (5)

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